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ATI Mental Health assessment Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a well-child clinic receives a phone call from the parent of an adolescent client. The parent states,"I think my son might try to kill himself. Which of the following statements by the parent is the priority for the nurse to investigate further?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because noticing cutting marks on the adolescent's arms indicates self-harm behavior, which is a significant red flag for suicide risk. The nurse should investigate this further to assess the severity and provide appropriate intervention.
A: Hearing crying at night could indicate emotional distress but is not as direct a sign of potential self-harm.
B: Spending time locked in his room may suggest isolation but does not provide direct evidence of self-harm.
C: Refusing to go out with friends could be a sign of depression but does not directly indicate suicidal ideation.
In summary, the other choices do not present as clear indicators of immediate suicide risk compared to the presence of cutting marks.
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